~Lindsey~ I cross my arms, waiting in the conference room alongside Brady, Colton, Deanna, Callie, and Aviana, my unsuspecting hero. Jacqueline was taken in first to give her statement since, as she claims, everyone is pitted against her because of me. I sigh and begin counting ceiling tiles. A knock on the door jolts me from my reverie. “I brought you darlings some water and cookies. Sorry I don’t have anything better.” Nana Linda enters with a box of butter cookies and small bottles of water. I can’t help but smile at the small gesture. “Oh these were my favorite when I was little! My mom would always buy these.” I smile at the pleasant thought, one I didn’t expect to find me in today’s chaos. “That makes me feel much better. My innocent lambs. Don’t they know you’re all under so much pressure! I might just have to have a talk with the principal.” Nana Linda fusses. “No worries, Nana Linda. Mom is on the way.” Brady straightens beside me in his chair. My eyes bulge open. Oh n
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